Figurative Language
A comparison between two unrelated things, that uses the words "like" or "as"
a. Metaphor
b. Simile
C. Alliteration
Simile
"It is as cold as ice" is an example of a.....
a. Simile
b. Metaphor
c. Personification
Simile
If you live in an area that sees a lot of cold winter weather, it is essential to know about blizzards.
What does "essential" mean?
Necessary
"Break" can mean many different things. Give two different meanings/sentences for the word: Break
1. The class got a break in between lessons
2. It’s(alarming when(a(glass(breaks(at(dinner.
The nurse showed COMPASSION for her patients.
What does COMPASSION mean?
concern for others
A comparison between two unrelated things that does NOT use the word "like" or "as"
a. Metaphor
b. Simile
C. Hyperbole
Metaphor
"The silly six sisters slid down the slide" is an example of....
a. Simile
b. Alliteration
c. Personification
Alliteration
While a gentle snowfall might be rather nice to see, some winter storms are wretched.
What does "wretched" mean?Miserable, horrible
The word "match" can have many different meanings. Give me two different definitions or sentences using the word "match".
1. He lit a match
2. The wrestling match
3. The girl tried to match her shoes to her shirt
There was a long "hiatus" in the television broadcast. The pause was caused by technical problems.
What does "hiatus" mean?
a break, pause
Giving human like qualities to something that is not alive
a. Simile
b. Personification
c. Hyperbole
Personification
a. Metaphor
b. Simile
c. Hyperbole
Metaphor
A whiteout is induced by snow blowing around in the air which limits visibility
What does "induced" mean?
Caused by
The word "light" has many different meanings. Give me two sentences or definitions using the word "light" that mean different things.
1. Turn on a light
2. The chair is so light
The grandmother loves to "indulge" her grandchildren when they come to visit. She buys them anything they want.
What does "indulge" mean?
spoil
Using the same beginning sound over and over again in a sentence
a. Simile
b. Metaphor
c. Alliteration
Alliteration
"It was a million degrees in the classroom" is an example of....
a. Simile
b. Metaphor
c. Hyperbole
Hyperbole
The inability to see the surrounding area is one of the biggest perils people face in a blizzard.
What does "perils" mean?
Dangers
The word "nail" has many different meanings. Give me two sentences or definitions using the word "nail" in different ways.
1. He broke a nail
2. He hammered a nail
Maya was nervous for the first day of school. She is an "introvert" and sometimes gets nervous around new people.
What does "introvert" mean?
shy person
An obvious exaggeration
a. Hyperbole
b. Simile
c. Metaphor
Hyperbole
a. Metaphor
b. Simile
c. Hyperbole
Simile
Modern conveniences like electricity and gas are helpful during storms. However, people should still prepare for blizzards in case those modern conveniences fail.
What does "convenience" mean?
Services, good things
The word "tie" has many different meanings. Give me two sentences or definitions of the word "tie" that mean two different things.
1. The man wore a tie to dinner
2. He tied his shoes
When the man twisted his ankle, he grimaced in pain.
What does "grimaced" mean?
frowned